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The peripheral region of the secondary xylem is lighter in colour and known as the

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Spring wood and gives mechanical support to the stem

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Sapwood and gives mechanical support to the stem

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Heartwood and involved in condution of water and minerals

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Sapwood and involved in conduction of water and minerals

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The peripheral region of the secondary xylem, is lighter in colour and known as the sapwood and involved in conduction of water and minerals.
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